Pam Engelhardt Despite the July heat wave, the Ranchette Putters put in another record-breaking performance. We had 18 Putters out of 200 who showed up every Wednesday morning at 7:45 a.m. and made 149 putts for the month of July. Way to go, ladies! July Awards: Lowest Gross Average: Doris Carlin, 33.667 Second Lowest Gross…
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Front Page, September 2023
Mixed Stix Golf Tournament Results Are In!
Debbie Ferguson Hello, golf fans! The date was July 24, 2023. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) and SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) combined for this action-filled event. Men and women competing for, you guessed it, bragging rights. Tension was in the air early Monday morning. The questions on everyone’s minds included, Would…
September 2023, Sports
Women’s Golf Association News and Notes
Debbie Ferguson Hello, golf fans! Tuesdays in July provided the usual hot and windy conditions here at the Ranch. Temps reached triple digits by mid-rounds. July 4 had no league play; we hope you enjoyed the party on the event patio. July 11 offered a fun team game, Step Aside Scramble. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) twist to…
August 2023, Sports
Lady Niners Contribute to the Junior Golf Association of Arizona
Constance Garrison “Competing in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Chambers Bay was a lifetime experience. Without the financial help of the JGAA foundation, playing in the event would not have been possible,” says a high school junior at Scottsdale Christian. This is just one of many success stories this year from junior girl golfers in Arizona.…
Sports, July 2023
SBRWGA 2023 Telegraph Tournament Results
Debbie Ferguson Hello golf fans! Your rookie reporter is back and happy to report that the warm weather has finally arrived at the Ranch. It made for a perfect day for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association’s (SBRWGA) annual Telegraph Tournament. This event is sponsored by the Southern District Women’s Golf Association (SDWGA). Clubs across Southern Arizona…
Front Page, July 2023
SBRMGA Member/Member Tournament 2023
Tom Graham May 17 and 18 provided near perfect conditions with bright sun, fast true greens, moderate temperatures, a few buzzing bees, and fairways anxious for our 108 competitors to tee it up. The Member/Member, a two-man flighted team competition with an overall winner consisted of four distinct 9-hole formats. Day one front nine was…
Sports, June 2023
SBRMGA Updegraff Cup Another Impressive Event
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) 2023 Updegraff Cup was held April 19 and 20. In 2022 Dr. Ed Updegraff, one of the two or three most-celebrated amateur golfers in America, endorsed our Club Championship through the renaming of the event, The Updegraff Cup. It is our premier low gross tournament of…
Sports, June 2023
Golf Around the World Member/Guest Tournament
Marci Whitehead SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) enjoyed their third annual Member/Guest golf tournament April 24, 25, and 26. The unique theme this year was “Golf Around the World” and included three fun-filled days of golf and games. All the ladies met new friends and welcomed members’ friends from as far away as Montana…
Front Page, June 2023
“Senoritas & Margaritas” Highlands Lady Niners Invitational
Constance Garrison Nine of our SaddleBrooke Ranch Lady Niners participated in this Mexican-themed invitational event. It was a wonderful day of golf, dining, and camaraderie with fellow golfers, as well as an opportunity to raise money for local charities. The Highlands Invitational Committee arranged a really fun day! They held the “Senorita Shuffle” (3 best…
Sports, May 2023
SBR Lady Niners Host AGA Presentation
Constance Garrison The Lady Niners invited Anj Brown of the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) to address our club on March 22. She provided information about the organization and the benefits to SBR Lady Niners. Prior to the presentation, Lady Niners from the board of directors enjoyed a luncheon with Anj at the Ranch House Grill…